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AY10 FWG

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,123 mi
Last recorded164,123 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 FWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 164,123 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 158,894 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 158,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 138,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 138,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc is damaged

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 123,264 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,798 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 102,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,168 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,775 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 41,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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AY10 FWG is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 86,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY10 FWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY10 FWG registered?

AY10 FWG is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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